Automatic veneer table



Dec. 20, 1932. s. c. NORMAN 1,891,687

AUTOMATIC VENEER TABLE Filed Dec. 1, 1950 4 Sheets-Sheet 1',

Inventor Sea well C Albrmar;

I A Home y Dec. 20, 1932. s, c, NORMAN I 1,891,687

AUTOMATIC VENEER TABLE A llomey Dec. 20, 1932.

s. c. NORMAN 9 ,687

AUTOMATIC VENEER TABLE Filed Dec. 1 1930 4-Sheets-Sheet 3 v Q ilnven ior 5e'awell C. Norman pmm A llorncy Dec. 20, 1932. 7 5 c, NORMAN I 1,891,687

AUTOMATIC VENEER TABLE Filed Dec. 1, 1930 4 Sheets-Sheet 4 Inventor Seawall C. Harm am By' QM A Home Patented Dec. 20, 1932 UNITED STATES SEAWELL C. NORMAN, OF GOLDSBORO, NORTH CAROLI NA AUTOMATIC VENEER TABLE Application filed December 1, 1930. Serial No. 499,344.

This invention appertains to new and useful improvements in veneer tables, and more particularly to a table from which veneer can be transferred in a quick and efficient manner.

The principal object of this invention is to provide a veneer table from which the veneer can be transferred automatically without interruption to the operation of the veneer cutting machinery.

These and other important objects and advantages of the invention will be found in the following specification.

In the drawings Figure 1 represents a side elevational view of the novel table structure and associated machinery showing the conveyor for the supply of logs.

Fig. 2 represents a fragmentary top plan View of the veneer table and diagrammatically showing the electrical control.

Fig. 3 represents a sectional view taken substantially on the line 33 of Fig. 2.

Fig. 4. represents a sectional view taken substantially on the line 4t of Fig. 3.

Fig. 5 represents a sectional view taken substantially on the line 55 of Fig. 2.

Fig. 6 represents a fragmentary detailed sectional view of the automatic switch means showing the stationary and mobile elements thereof in opposed spaced relation.

Fig. 7 represents a fragmentary detailed sectional view of the switch means showing the stationary and mobile elements thereof in opposed spaced relation.

Referring to the drawings wherein like numerals designate like parts, it can be seen that numeral 5 represents the trackway made up of a pair of rails upon which the table generally referred by numerals 6 rides. This table 6 is made up of a frame 7 of rectangular shape, across which the axles 8 extend. At each end of each of the axles 8 is a flanged or grooved wheel 9, for riding contact with its corresponding rail of the trackway 5.

An elongated rack bar 10 has its ends 11 bent inwardly as shown for connection to the frame 7' and meshing with this rack bar 10 is the pinion 12 on the armature bar 13 of the motor 14.

Any suitable manual switch means can be employed for 'controlling the motor in; its reversed direction. Beyond the shafts '8 are shafts '15, oneof which is equipped with a beveled gear 16 at one end. meshing" with thebeveled' ear 1-7 onthe shaft of'a second mo tor 18. liaoh of these shaftsllois equipped With sprocket wheels 19and over the corresponding sprocket wheels of-the shaft 15 are-trained 'chains20, upon which the sheet 21 lays as it is cut from the log 22, mounted upon the shaft 23. Y 1

Numeral 29 represents'the cutter blade f0 cutting the veneer. As is clearly shown in Fig. 1, numeral 25 represents the beam along with the block 26 and rollers 27 are movable. A chain 28 is suspended by the block 26 and carries tongues 29 for supporting a log 30, ready to replacethe preceding log 22 Fig. 1 shows a receiving table for receiving the veneer 21 from the table 6 and to accomplish this, switch means generally referred to by numeral 32 is provided. This switch means provides a contact 33 of triangular shape on the frame 7 and'a V-shaped receiving contact 34 on the table 31. The contact 33 connects to. the motor 18 inside of the circuit 35, while the contact 34 represents the switchingside of the circuit, which is made up of the switches 36 and 37, the former being located adjacent the table 6 and'the latter adjacent the table 31 which can be operatedby the attendant.

Obviously, when the contacts 33 and 3a are engaging, the table 6 can be emptied by the closing of either one of the switches 36 or 37, the same serving to energize the motor 18 and cause the operation of the chains 20 for discharging the veneer from the carriage or table 6 onto the table 31.

WVhile the foregoing specification sets forth the invention in specific terms, it is to v be understood that numerous changes in the shape, size and materialsmay be resorted to withoutdeparting from the spirit and scope of the invention as claimed hereinafter.

1 Having thus described'my invention, what I claim as new is 1. A veneer table comprlsmg a track, a wheeled vehicle, a conveyor on the vehicle, a

motor for operating the conveyor, a stationary contact separate from the vehicle, the contact on the vehicle, a motor circuit including the contact, and a motor on the vehicle, said circuit including the contact and a switch in the circuit for closing the circuit when the contacts are engaged- 2. A veneer table comprising a trackway, a vehicle movable on the track, a motor for driving the vehicle reciprocatorily, a motor on the vehicle, a conveyor on the vehicle driven by the motor thereon, and remote switch means for energizing the motor on the vehicle to operate the conveyor when desired.

3. A veneer table comprising a trackway, a vehicle movable on the track, a motor fordriving the vehicle reciprocatorily, a motor on the vehicle, a conveyor on the vehicle driven by the motor on the same, remote switch means for energizing the motor on the vehicle to operate the conveyor when desired, and a limit switch associated with the vehicle for supplementing the action of the remote switch means in energizing the motor. g

In testimony whereof I aifix my signature.

' SEAWELL C; NORMAN. 

